THE BREAD BASKET Morsels from Bread of Life Lutheran Church OCTOBER 2016 Bread of Life Lutheran Church 7510 36 th Avenue Hudsonville, MI 49426 (616)797-9930 Pastor Paul Krupinski Cell (616)635-0058 Email: bollc@breadoflifelc.org Web: www.breadoflifelc.org Search for us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ Breadoflife Pastor Paul Sunday Worship Schedule with Holy Communion We invite you to worship, grow & serve with us! I started this front page article last year mentioning that the Cubs would be playing in a wild card game against Pittsburgh and then who knows what well, they beat the Pirates, the Cardinals, but lost to the Mets and thus unable to go to the World Series. Well, here we are again, but this time no wild card game and home field advantage however, again, a lot stands in the way for them to finally make it to the Series we will see. Also, as of this time, the Tigers have an outside chance of getting to a wild card and game and then who knows. Whatever happens it has been a fun year and kept us baseball fans interested and entertained. Whew! Got that off my chest! It s fun being a baseball fan, but what is infinitely more fun is being a beloved child of God. More than anything in my life it has been the assurance of the gracious gift of God s love through Christ that I am who I am. Repeatedly God has restored the brokenness of my life and set me free again and again. I hold tight to what Jesus said, I have come to set you free, from our sins, shortcomings, mistakes and blunders. How blessed we are for having a great God like ours! I want to call your attention to four events of significance in October: On Saturday, October 8 th is our outing to the Post Family Farm for an evening consisting of a hayride, bonfire with smores and hot chocolate and of course, if you want, those donuts they make; On Sunday, October 9 th we ll clean up our flower bed and some other things following worship bring yard gloves and a smile on your face maybe, too, there will be something to eat for lunch for those who stay and help; On Wednesday, October 19 th we will ship out 100 quilts for ELCA World Missions; and Saturday, October 22 nd will be our annual 2 nd Best sale so be sure to bring your items to church that week. Around this time of year people may be searching for a church home be sure to tell friends, co-workers and neighbors what a joy it is to be a part of a family of God then, if they ask about it, say visit some Sunday, I ll save a place for you. Try it, it really won t hurt! October with its brilliant colors is a wonderful time of the year...the reds, yellows and oranges of the trees are just another gift from God. Let us be sure that we daily lift up prayers of thanks for all of God s blessings. Time to close...take care and may God continue to bless you and all of your loved ones. See you and some new friends you bring at worship. Love ya! Pastor Paul
Bread Of Life Council Members Below you will find a complete list of the current council members and Team Liaisons. Please feel free to contact the leaders of our congregation with ideas, offers to help and concerns. Anyone is welcome to attend Council meetings. They are typically held on the 2 nd Monday of the month at 7 pm. Pam Slagh President, Youth Liaison Matt Lorenz Vice President, Mutual Ministry Liaison Dave Stracke Secretary, Fellowship Liaison Brad Waara Building & Grounds Liaison Tracy Niemi Faith in Action Liaison Lynda Cornwell Worship Team Liaison Aaron Koerth Education Team Liaison Cynthia Boots Spencer Hall Youth Representative Pastor Paul Krupinski Mission Support Todd Bowman Treasury; Advisory Council Minutes posted on our website at breadoflifelc.org Office Hours for Pastor Paul Tuesday 10:30 4:30, Wednesday and Friday, flexible hours please call for an appointment if needed. Don t be afraid to call anytime. In the event of an emergency, please call (616) 635-0058 pastorpaulk@comcast.net THE BREAD BASKET Articles may be submitted to newsletter@breadoflifelc.org or may be placed in the green folder marked Newsletter found in the church office. Articles are due by the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Thank you! Scripture Readings for OCTOBER 10/02 20 th Sunday after Pentecost Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Psalm 37:1-9 2nd Timothy 1:1-14 Luke 17:5-10 10/09 21 st Sunday after Pentecost 2 Kings 5:1-3,7-15c Psalm 111 2nd Timothy 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19 10/16 22 nd Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 32:22-31 Psalm 121 2nd Timothy 3:14 4:5 Luke 18:1-8 10/23 23 rd Sunday after Pentecost Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 Psalm 84:1-7 2nd Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 Luke 18:9-14 10/30 Reformation Sunday Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 46 Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36 11/06 All Saints Sunday Daniel 7:1-3,15-18 Psalm 149 Ephesians 1:11-23 Luke 6:20-31
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY The bible study will meet at the usual time of 11:00am. However, please note that there will not be a Tuesday evening study. For more details, please feel free to ask Pastor Paul. CARD MAKING October 24th, 1:00 pm, meet here at the church for card making and fellowship. No experience necessary. Contact Inez Oberg or Lynda Cornwell for info. HOIR PRACTICE TIME HAS CHANGED: All are CHOIR invited to make a joyful noise with the church choir we are always eager to welcome new members! Rehearsals will be after Sunday service at 10:45am at the church. Happy Birthday To You! 10/01 Judy McClure 10/07 Brad Ambrose 10/10 Myah Kemppainen 10/11 Shirley Rath 10/15 Brad Waara 10/18 Myrtle Brunt 10/24 Paul Slagh 10/25 Lindsay Cornwell 10/30 Rebecca Nowak Josh Wellman 10/31 Jane Krupinski 11/02 Devin Niemi 11/04 Gary Toay 11/05 David Mascarenas Book Group News We invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the church as we share our thoughts on our next book, Circle of Wives by Alice LaPlant. If you like to read ahead, our next selection will be If on a Winters Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino. If you have any questions or need a ride, please contact Pam Slagh (531-2313). Did we miss your birthday? Please call the church office so that we can add your name to the list.
JOIN THE LOVE INC RESALER TEAM EAM: You've shopped at Love's Treasures & The Outback Resale Shoppes, but have you volunteered with us? Join our team! All profits of our stores benefit Love INC, a ministry that partners with local churches to transform lives and communities. For more details, email Volunteer@loveinthenameofchrist.org or call 616.662.3300x127. MARK YOUR CALENDARS for a Fall Cleanup day on Sunday, October 9, to follow immediately after church. Many hands make light work and lunch will be provided too. More details will be coming soon! 2 OUR ANNUAL 2ND BEST AND BAKE SALE ALE Saturday, October 22 at Bread of Life Watch for signups from the Faith in Action team for donated items and baked goods. Items for the sale should be dropped off at the church between Mon., Oct. 17 and Fri., Oct. 21. The team will also post signup sheets for helpers who can set up on Fri., Oct. 21, to work the day of the sale, and to tear down at the end of the day. Any items not sold will be boxed and picked up by Love INC. If you have any questions, please be sure to ask anyone on the Faith in Action team. Thank you for giving of your time and donations! Any questions, please contact Inez Oberg.
POST FAMILY FARM OUTING UTING: Celebrate the autumn season by enjoying a hayride, bonfire, and fellowship (along with the farm s famous pumpkin donuts)! The outing is scheduled for Saturday, October 8, at 6:00 pm. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for youth, and children under 3 yrs old are free. See you there!! NEW ADDRESS Alissa Oleson 40 Sealund Rd Quincy, MA 02171
Service Schedule October 2 Asst. Minister Matt Lorenz Reader Elaine Martin Usher Paul Slagh Greeter Dave Stracke Acolyte Devin Niemi Nursery Marilyn Nicholson/Spencer Hall Altar Care Carla Martin/Marilyn Nicholson October 9 Asst. Minister Riley Wells Reader Brad Waara Usher Josh Wellman Greeter Brad Waara Acolyte Hannah Wellman Nursery Pam Slagh/Jocelyn H Altar Care Alice Ambrose/Myrtle Brunt October 16 Asst. Minister Pam Wells Reader Dave Stracke Usher Cindie Nelson Greeter Peggy Haberman Acolyte Zachary Lorenz Nursery Erica Waara Altar Care Alice Ambrose/Barb Nowak October 23 Asst. Minister Dave Stracke Reader Shirley Fawcett Usher Todd Bowman Greeter Marilyn Nicholson Acolyte Jocelyn Haberman Nursery Pam Slagh/Lily Garay Altar Care Inez Oberg/ Marty Labadie October 30 Asst. Minister Cindie Nelson Reader Barry Andersen Usher Aaron Koerth Greeter Alma Lucas Acolyte Konnor Haberman Nursery Kim DeVries/Spencer Hall Altar Care Inez Oberg/ Cindie Nelson Teller Schedule October 2 Todd Bowman/Josh Wellman October 9 Pam Wells/Elaine Martin October 16 Clark Wells/Pam Slagh October 23 Paul Slagh/Todd Bowman October 30 Josh Wellman/Clark Wells Saturday Building Cleaning Crew Area A: Sanctuary, Narthex, Entryway, Utility Room, Kitchen, Outside Area B: Hallways, Bathrooms, Nursery, Admin Office We are going with an every other week cleaning schedule. Please arrange for a replacement if you cannot make your assigned week. October 7 Area A: Jonson Area B: Wellman October 21 Area A: Hanson Area B: Slagh November 4 Area A: Wells Area B: Mary Waara
Bread of Life Lutheran Church - OCTOBER 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 10:45 am Sunday School & Choir 3 4 11am Bible Study 5 6 7 8 6 pm Post Family Farm Outing 9 Flower Bed clean up day and snacks 10 7 pm Council 11 11 am Bible Study 12 7:00 pm Book Group 13 14 15 8:00 an Men s Breakfast @ Signature s 10:00 am Knit & Crochet 16 Worship team meeting 10:45 am Sunday School & Choir 17 18 11 am Bible Study 19 Noon Newsletter articles are due! 20 21 22 23 10:45 am Sunday School & Choir 24 1:00 pm Card Making 25 11 am bible Study 26 27 28 29 30 10:45 am Sunday School & Choir 31 November 1 11 am Bible Study 2 3 4 5
Our Mission Statement: Being fed, feeding others so that all may be filled with the love of God in Jesus Christ! Return Service Requested OCTOBER 2016 40th Avenue 36th Avenue 28th Avenue Bread of Life Lutheran Church 7510 36 th Avenue Hudsonville, MI 49426 Bauer Road Baldwin Street Bread of Life 36th & Baldwin